Sulfur Precipitated, Powder, USP

Safety Data Sheet

Sulfur Precipitated, Powder, USP

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Sulfur Precipitated, Powder USP

Synonyms/Generic Names: None Product Number: 5635

Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.

N4335 Temkin Rd. Columbus, WI. 53925

For More Information Call: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30)

In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Signal Words: Warning Pictograms

GHS Classification:

Flammable solid Category 2 Skin irritation Category 2 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 5 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 5 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 5

GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements: Hazard Statements:

H228 Flammable solid

H303+H313 May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H333 May be harmful if inhaled

Precautionary Statements:

Potential Health Effects

Eyes Causes eye irritation

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

Skin May cause irritation.

Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

NFPA Ratings HMIS Ratings

Health 2

Flammability 1 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard N/A

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component

Weight %

CAS #

EINECS# /

ELINCS#

Formula

Molecular

Weight

Sulfur 100 7704-34-9 231-722-6 S 32.06 g/mol

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Eyes In case of eye contact, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention.

Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.

Skin Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention.

Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

extinguishing media

Product is flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. For a small fire, use dry chemical powder. For a large fire, use water spray or fog. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent pressure build-up, auto-ignition or explosion.

Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters

Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Emits toxic fumes (sulfur dioxide) under fire conditions. See also Stability and Reactivity section.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

protective equipment and emergency procedures

See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions Do not let product enter drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements. Methods and materials for

containment and cleaning up

Sweep up and place in a suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste or cleanup materials in accordance with local regulations.

Health 2

Fire 2

Reactivity 0

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not breathe dust. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool, dry well ventilated area in a tightly-closed, plainly-labeled container. Protect against moisture and light. Maintain adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for incompatibilities).

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity

Sulfur 5 mg/m3 TWA USA OSHA

15 mg/m3 TWA USA OSHA

TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work. TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work. REL: Recommended Exposure Limit

PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit

STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes. IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels Personal Protection

Eyes Wear chemical safety glasses with a face shield for splash protection.

Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an approved respirator.

Skin Wear chemical resistant gloves, apron and other protective clothing appropriate to the risk of exposure.

Other Not Available Other Recommendations

Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. Have supplies and equipment for neutralization and running water available.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Yellow powder, crystals, lumps or flakes.

Odor Slight to odorless.

Odor threshold Not Available

pH Not Available

Melting point/freezing point 118-120°C (244-248°F) Initial boiling point and boiling range 435°C (833°F)

Flash point 204°C (405°F)

Evaporation rate Not Available

Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Upper: 6.83% Lower: 0.17%

1 hPa (1 mmHg) at 183.8°C (362.8°F)

Vapor density Not Available

Relative density 2.05 g/cm3 at 20°C (68°F)

Solubility (ies) Insoluble

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not Available Auto-ignition temperature 232°C (450°F) Decomposition temperature Not Available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability Stable

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Will not occur.

Conditions to Avoid Excessive heat, ignition sources

Incompatible Materials Alkali and alkaline earth metals (sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium and magnesium metals), oxidizers, ammonia. Hazardous Decomposition Products Sulfur oxides.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Skin LD50 Dermal - rabbit - > 2,000 mg/kg Eyes Not Available

Respiratory LC50 Inhalation - rat - 4 h - > 9.23 mg/l Ingestion LDLO Oral - rabbit - 175 mg/kg

LD50 Oral - rat - > 2,000 mg/kg Other LDLO Intravenous - rat - 8 mg/kg

LDLO Intravenous - rabbit - 5 mg/kg

LDLO Intraperitoneal - guinea pig - 55 mg/kg LDLO Intravenous - dog - 10 mg/kg

Carcinogenicity

IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.

NTP No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.

OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Signs & Symptoms of Exposure

Skin Irritation. Itching, swelling, redness and pain. Eyes Irritation. Itching, swelling, redness and pain.

Respiratory Irritation to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract characterized by itching, swelling, redness and pain.

Ingestion Irritation. May cause nausea, vomiting and pain. Chronic Toxicity Not Available

Teratogenicity Not Available Mutagenicity Not Available Embryotoxicity Not Available Specific Target Organ

Toxicity

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Aquatic Vertebrate LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - > 180 mg/l - 96 h LC50 - other fish - 866 mg/l - 96 h

Aquatic Invertebrate EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - > 5,000 mg/l - 48 h Terrestrial Not Available

Persistence and Degradability Not Available

Bioaccumulative Potential Does not accumulate Mobility in Soil Not Available

PBT and vPvB Assessment Not Available Other Adverse Effects Not Available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Residues Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container.

Product Containers

Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container.

The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal methods.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

US DOT UN1350, Flammable solid, 4.1,pg III TDG UN1350, FLAMMABLE SOLID, 4.1,pg III IMDG UN1350, FLAMMABLE SOLID, 4.1,pg III Marine Pollutant No

IATA/ICAO UN1350, Flammable solid, 4.1,pg III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA Inventory Status All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory. DSCL (EEC) All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory. California Proposition 65 Not Listed

SARA 302 Not Listed

SARA 304 Not Listed

SARA 311 Sulfur

SARA 312 Sulfur

SARA 313 Not Listed

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision

Date

Revision 1 07-11-2011

Revision 2 06-06-2012

Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. (“Columbus”) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE.